-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Press Release, 31 August 2011, from HealthJustice Philippines (http://www.heatlhjustice.ph) Thai expert on sustainable Health Promotion visits the country– Philippines lags behind health promotion initiatives Global expert Dr. Prakit Vathisathokit is set to present Thailand’s sustainable health promotion strategies in a conference on Thursday where government entities, the academic community and civil society organizations formulate the … Continue reading
Smoking kills. Every year, 87,600 Filipinos die of tobacco use. That’s 240 lives lost every day, or 10 by the hour But cigarette smoking among Filipino youth is on the rise. The 2007 Global Youth Tobacco Survey shows that more than 1 in 5 students currently smoke. As an adult, you are wise enough to … Continue reading
According to a new study, cigarettes in the Philippines have become cheaper compared to basic commodities, like food. “Our cigarette affordability study shows that from 1999 to 2009, cigarette prices increased by only about 34% while food prices have increased by 59%. Moreover, cigarettes have also become cheaper relative to the incomes of Filipinos, increasing … Continue reading
July 22, 2011, Quezon City, Philippines: The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) gathered about 500 people from different sectors of the society in a solidarity run that capped off PMA’s nationwide awareness campaign with the theme “Stand up for your right to clean air. Advocate for a Smoke-Free Philippines.” The groups of runners, joined by Father … Continue reading
A new cigarette affordability study authored by Filomeno Sta. Ana III of Action for Economic Reforms and Jo-Ann Latuja of HealthJustice, shows that cigarettes remain extremely affordable. According to the authors, the current cigarette excise tax system is the main reason that explains the affordability of cigarettes. They note two problems, namely the price classification … Continue reading
tobaccotax 